Fire Officer Training, Basic Certificate

College(s):

Malcolm X

Program Code: 0407

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
FIREMGT 102Strategies and Tactics I3
FIREMGT 200Management and Leadership I3
FIREMGT 204Management and Leadership II3
Total Hours9

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Company Fire Officer. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn Basic Certificates (BC) in Company Fire Officer.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester 1Hours
FIREMGT 200 Management and Leadership I 3
 Hours3
Semester 2
FIREMGT 102 Strategies and Tactics I 3
FIREMGT 204 Management and Leadership II 3
 Hours6
 Total Hours9

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Special Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted to the program, students must have a “Basic Operations Fire Fighter” or “Fire Fighter II” certificate from the Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) (or equivalent).

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Firefighters

Job Description

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$39,118
Median 50th Percentile$78,121
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$116,852

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$19
Median 50th Percentile$38
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$56

Annual Job Openings

655 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less45.25%
A certificate24.60%
Some college19.50%
An Associate degree7.15%
A Bachelor's degree0.43%
A Master's or Professional degree2.96%
A Doctoral degree or more0.10%

3.49% continue their education beyond an associate degree

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Job Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$78,104
Median 50th Percentile$119,947
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$154,132

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$38
Median 50th Percentile$58
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$74

Annual Job Openings

124 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less32.30%
A certificate18.72%
Some college11.76%
An Associate degree23.84%
A Bachelor's degree13.24%
A Master's or Professional degree0.02%
A Doctoral degree or more0.12%

13.38% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Job Description

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$37,999
Median 50th Percentile$82,266
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$180,520

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$18
Median 50th Percentile$40
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$87

Annual Job Openings

29 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less29.44%
A certificate27.49%
Some college26.01%
An Associate degree12.82%
A Bachelor's degree2.19%
A Master's or Professional degree2.04%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

4.23% continue their education beyond an associate degree